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+# Queso Blanco-Filled Arepa Recipe
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+## Ingredients:
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+- 2 cups precooked white corn meal (masarepa)
+- 2 1/2 cups warm water
+- 1 tsp salt
+- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
+- 200g Queso Blanco, sliced or crumbled
+
+## Instructions:
+
+1. In a large bowl, mix the corn meal and salt. Gradually add warm water, kneading until you have a smooth, pliable dough. Let rest for 5 minutes.
+
+2. Divide the dough into 6-8 portions and shape each into a ball. Flatten each ball into a disc about 1/2 inch thick.
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+3. Heat oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
+
+4. Cook arepas for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
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+5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Carefully split the arepa open, keeping one side intact.
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+6. Stuff each arepa generously with slices or crumbles of Queso Blanco.
+
+7. If desired, return the stuffed arepas to the skillet for a minute or two to slightly melt the cheese.
+
+Serve immediately while still warm.
+
+## Yield:
+
+6-8 Queso Blanco-filled arepas
+
+## Note:
+
+If Queso Blanco is unavailable, you can substitute with other fresh white cheeses like feta or farmer's cheese, though the flavor will be slightly different.